ELLENVILLE -- An Ellenville man was arrested on charges of assault and possession of stolen property.

The Ulster County Sheriff's Office reported Thursday that Christopher Holmes, 51, of Church Street, Ellenville, was found outside of his residence in possession of stolen property. Holmes then fought with the deputy sheriff who was attempting to arrest him, injuring the deputy's hand. The deputy was treated at the Kingston Hospital and released.

Holmes was charged with second-degree assault and fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, both felonies, and resisting arrest, a misdemeanor. He was arraigned in Village of Ellenville Court and sent without bail to Ulster County Jail to await further court action.

The sheriff's office said the investigation is continuing and additional charges might be filed. No details were given about the nature of the stolen property or from where it was taken.